dental school horror stories

Probably the most common is the fear of hurting patients. Dental students are still learning, and they might accidentally cause pain during procedures like root canals or extractions. For example, I knew a student who gave a patient too much anesthesia in a nerve - block, which made the patient's face numb for a long time, causing distress.

A dental school horror story involved a malfunctioning dental drill. It suddenly sped up uncontrollably while a student was working on a patient's cavity. The high - pitched noise and the fear of it causing harm to the patient were terrifying. Fortunately, the student managed to turn it off quickly, but the patient was understandably very distressed, and the student was extremely worried about potential legal consequences.

I heard about a guy who was a non - traditional student. He had worked in a completely different field for years before deciding to pursue dentistry. He had to go back to school and take all the pre - requisite courses. He was really nervous at first. But he used his life experience to his advantage in the application process. He talked about how his work in his previous job had given him skills like attention to detail and dealing with stress, which would be useful in dentistry. And he got in!

One of my dental horror stories was when I went to get a wisdom tooth pulled. The dentist didn't numb me properly. I could feel every tug and pull as he tried to yank that tooth out. It was excruciating pain that I will never forget.

One big challenge is the high academic requirements. A good GPA in science courses like biology and chemistry is expected. For example, many top dental schools require a GPA of at least 3.5. Another challenge is the Dental Admission Test (DAT). It's a tough exam that tests knowledge in various areas. Students often have to study for months to do well on it.

There was a time in dental school when a student discovered a rare dental condition in a patient during a routine check - up. The case was so unusual that it became a study topic for the whole class. The professors brought in specialists to discuss the best treatment approach. This story highlights the learning opportunities that can come up unexpectedly in dental school.

One hard story is the overwhelming workload. There are countless hours of studying complex dental anatomy, procedures, and materials. For example, learning about the different types of dental implants and their proper placement requires intense memorization and practical skills. Many students have to sacrifice their social lives just to keep up with the coursework.

There are tales of strange noises in the old dental school buildings. For example, the sound of drilling machines starting up on their own in the middle of the night. Some think it might be due to old electrical systems, but others believe it's a sign of the building being haunted. It could be the ghosts of dentists from the past still at work, so to speak.

One horror story is when the dentist accidentally drilled into the wrong tooth. I was in so much pain and shock. It took a long time to fix the mistake and deal with the extra damage.

One horror story is about a patient who had an implant that got severely infected. The pain was unbearable and it led to swelling that affected the whole side of the face. It took multiple rounds of strong antibiotics to get it under control, and in the end, the implant had to be removed.